La Vie Collegienne Vol. 86 Issue 9

LA VIE COLLEGIENNE LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE’S STUDENT RUN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1924 VOLUME 85, NO. 9 | May 3, 2019

Congratulations, Class of 2019 A letter from President Thayne Well done, soon-to-be graduates!

This is your moment.

On behalf of the faculty and staff of Lebanon Valley College, I offer my heartiest congratulations to the Class of 2019. We are so proud of you.

I can assure you we will miss you, even as we look forward to all that you will accomplish in your careers and your lives.

The world is very different than it was when you joined our campus community. The challenges that you will work on are vast and complex and incredibly interesting. Social, medical, environmental, economic, and political issues all require educated and ethical leaders who can make a lasting difference.

You are ready for it all. For you, the challenges present real opportunities to have an immediate impact on the world. You are prepared to communicate and collaborate, to think and to solve problems, and to hit the

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ground running and start contributing to your fields right away—just as you’ve done during your time at LVC. Among you are Fulbright final-

ists, record-setting student-athletes, accomplished musicians and writers, award-winning researchers, volunteers, and community change agents. All of you have the privilege of being educated at one of the finest colleges in the United States. In turn, you have enriched the experience in our classrooms, on the field, on stage, and in labs, schools, and fieldwork sites both near and far from campus.

Please know that the whole LVC community supports you as you move into the next phase of your life. And never forget that you are always welcome at LVC. Go Valley!

Warmly,

President Lewis Thayne

Alumni engagement after graduation Raeann Walquist ’20 STAFF WRITER Making and maintaining a professional network is an important part of post-graduation life; the LVC Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement is a great resource for students to use after they graduate to help them stay connected.

By staying involved after graduation, students benefit both themselves and the livelihood of the

College.

“A strong LVC network benefits everyone,” Sue Jones, director of alumni & parent engagement, said.

“The network can help grads find their next job or their next employee.

The network can influence future students as they consider colleges and can provide support to current students as they navigate choosing majors, internships and ultimately careers.”

There are many ways students can benefit from the Office of Advancement. Either through LVC social media, volunteering at school events, such as Day of Philanthropy, or by updating the alumni office with their accomplishments and milestones.

“Be proud of your LVC education and yourself,” Jones said. “You’ve earned it.”

Membership to the alumni associ-

ation is free. For more information students and alumni can contact the Alumni Office via phone (717867-6320), email (alumni@lvc.edu) or online form: https://www.lvc. edu/alumni/stay-connected/update-your-information/ Students may also reach out to Jones at sjones@lvc.edu with any questions.

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FEATURE La Vie’s editor-in-chief writes new chapter

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Huntre Keip ’20 ASSISTANT EDITOR During her freshman year at LVC, one student was terrified of stepping out of her comfort zone and embarrassing herself in front of her peers, but now she uses her voice to help and inform others.

Cassandra Barrett, a senior English major, has earned a job with WebstaurantStore in Lititz, working as a customer solutions specialist. Barrett will analyze customers’ issues, investigate problems and provide strategic solutions.

“I’m really excited to be able to communicate with customers and help them sustain and grow their restaurant businesses,” Barrett said.

Before reaching this opportunity, Barrett admits the job application process was not an easy task. She had to find the right balance between applying for multiple jobs and being a full-time college student.

“I can’t even put into words how it felt to finally be offered a position I was passionate about after hear-

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ing ‘no’ so many times from other companies,” Barrett said. “To all the seniors still looking for jobs, the right one will find you, so don’t be discouraged.”

Barrett decided early on in her undergraduate career that she wanted to explore her passion for English,

DigiCom takes on Deloitte shayla aponte ’19 STAFF WRITER Three seniors in the digital communications department received the opportunity to work for a fortune 500 company that loves bringing in new students from LVC. Digital communication majors Alexis Shriner, Maya Calderwood and Andrew Boehme accepted positions at Deloitte, one of the largest global consulting companies for marketing in the world, during the fall semester. One of the branches is located in Mechanicsburg where these students work.

Alexis Shriner will be a Solutions Analyst in the Digital Design and Innovation Department.

“My role at Deloitte would entail designing user-friendly interfaces for client’s webpages, as well as graphics for those pages,” Shriner said.“DigiCom prepared me for this role by incorporating interdisciplinary studies into our required curriculum. My concentration has always been design, however, if it weren’t for my user experience classes, I wouldn’t have the skillset that I acquired which landed me the job offer.”

Maya Calderwood will be a Solutions Analyst in Mechanicsburg as well.

“My job includes designing, building and testing software,” Calderwood said. “ I will be working with different programming languages which I have learned through DCOM coursework.”

Andrew Boehme will be a Multimedia Services Consultant in the Human Capital branch.

“I will help in terms of developing digitally-enabled training and communications, supporting diverse work including, but not limited to: infographics, animated videos, video editing and training/learning materials design,” Boehme said. “ I would be working in programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects and Audition.”

The three seniors are excited to use their digital communications skills during their post-graduation careers.

Students in the digital communications major have the opportunity to venture in various fields, depending on their concentration.

Deloitte is known for having an interest in the digital communications department and is excited to see what the soon-to-be graduates will accomplish during the first months of their career.

and work on making it a future career. She used her time wisely at The Valley, serving as editor-in-chief for La Vie Collegienne and Communications Chair for Student Government her senior year.

“I am most proud of my work as editor-in-chief, and it is the one aspect of my collegiate career that I will cherish the most,” Barrett said. “Being a part of the newspaper was such an empowering experience for me to be a part of and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to speak with students, professors and campus leaders to tell their stories.”

Looking back on the successes and accomplishments of her college experience, she credits her loved ones for their endless encouragement and support.

“My parents and family have been my greatest source of motivation and inspiration,” Barrett said. “Their sacrifices have enabled me to become the person who will walk across the stage on May 11, ready to take on the world. No words could effectively describe how grateful I am for them.”

Barrett is eternally grateful for Lebanon Valley College and all of the opportunities and experiences it has provided her. She also appreciates the time, energy and love that the English Department poured into her throughout her time at LVC, which helped her to become a capable professional.

“I am a firm believer that the college experience is what you make it, and LVC provided me with every tool I needed to make my college experience exactly what I had always dreamed it would be,” Barrett said. “Thinking about leaving LVC does make me a little bit teary-eyed, but I am leaving knowing that I am powerfully prepared to step into the workforce and into my life as a global citizen because LVC has equipped me with everything I need to be successful.”

Barrett will start her new chapter a month after graduation.

FEATURE Flying away with a Fulbright Ryan Gilroy ’19 STAFF WRITER What started as an application almost a year ago became one of the best decisions three students ever made.

While anxious at first, the tension eased with time and was overcome with joy after the finalists were announced for the Fulbright scholarship.

Seniors Calyn Lutz, Rachel Duong and Alexa Kanakry were selected as finalists and will teach and live abroad in their respective countries. Lutz will travel to Mexico, Duong will travel to Brazil and Kanakry will travel to Spain.

“When I got the notification about receiving a Fulbright, I was sitting in my cubicle at my internship and I saw the notification at the top of

my phone screen,” Duong, an English and Spanish double major, said. “Next thing I knew, the email popped up on my phone and all I saw were the words ‘Fulbright’ and ‘Congratulations’ and I was absolutely ecstatic.”

The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 by J. William Fulbright, a former senator who represented Arkansas from 1945 to 1974. He proposed the idea as legislation in 1945 which was signed by President Harry Truman one year later.

“I heard about the Fulbright scholarship from the articles and posts I had seen of past LVC students who had won the award and from Dr. Benesch’s emails about it,” Kanakry, a music and music education double major, said. “I will be living in Galicia, Spain, and I will be teaching English, most likely in a secondary school.”

Clark Associates, Inc. serves up opportunity

Since its inception in 1946, the program has given more than 360,000 students the opportunity to participate in international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching and primary and secondary school teaching in more than 160 countries worldwide.

Past Fulbright winners for LVC include Hannah Pell ’16 (Austria), Megan Lough ’17 (Bulgaria), Jasmine Olvany ’17 (Hungary), Audrey Reiley ’18 (Malaysia), Kristy Sonberg ’18 (South Korea) and Katie Hockenbury ’18 (Wales).

“I already had the idea that I would want to travel for a year after graduating and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to do something with my travels by teaching English if I were to receive it,” Duong said.

The scholarship offers three differ-

of the semester, the company offered her a job.

“Since I am a commuter, I have spent the majority of my college career living with my parents,” Deiling said. “I am excited to move out and experience new things. I am looking forward to getting my own place in an area fairly unknown to me so I can explore new places and try different things.”

Deiling credits the College for allowing herself to become more confident in her beliefs.

“I feel I have discovered my purpose in life over the past four years of college,” Deiling said.

Even though she is anxious to begin the next chapter of her life, she reflects on her time spent at LVC. “I will miss some of my professors and friends I have made here,” Deiling said. “I truly appreciate the relationships I was able to build at Lebanon Valley College.”

With graduation soon behind her, she can focus on her next course.

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ent types of awards: Study/research, an English Teaching Assistant and Special Programs for Digital Storytelling Fellowships. The program awards approximately 8,000 scholarships annually, with 1,600 going to students across the U.S. “I will be teaching English and United States Culture to university students wherever I am placed,” Duong said. “I also plan to take on a video project, in which I will be recording my experiences there to produce and publish a sort-of vlog or documentary-style project to supplement my interest in filmmaking.”

To date, LVC has received a record of nine Fulbright grants since 2016, matching the number of grants received from 1976 to 2015.

Breen Center for Graduate Success not just for undergrads

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Huntre Keip ’20 ASSISTANT EDITOR One senior will test her business and international relations skills after graduation in an unlikely place – the food industry.

Veronica Deiling, a senior international business and global studies dual major, will pursue a career as a buyer trainee with Clark Associates, Inc. in Lancaster. As a buyer trainee, Deiling will participate in vendor negotiation, product order completion, inventory management, competitive analysis and marketing and promotions. She will also need to travel domestically and internationally to meet with various vendors.

Clark Associates, Inc. owns a collection of companies revolving around the food industry. Last year, Deiling learned about Clark Associates, Inc. through the Colleg’s business department. She interned with the company during the summer, which was extended to the fall semester. At the end

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Brianna Metsger ’19 COPY EDITOR The Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success is an essential resource for students looking for professional opportunities to build their future. Not only does the center aid current students, but it is also a useful resource for recent LVC grads.

Resources that the Breen Center provides for alumni include help with active job searching, career changing, going back to graduate school after taking one or more gap years, interview practice, resume and cover letter review and LinkedIn and Handshake analysis.

Alumni who graduated before 2012 previously know Handshake as JobCenter. The Breen Center has partnered with Handshake to offer opportunities such as personalized job recommendations, easy scheduling with career counselors and simple registration for career fairs. Those unfamiliar with Handshake can contact

the center for assistance in preparing an account.

“Actively engaging in networking is crucial, especially as you navigate the job search,” Brynn Mason, the assistant director of career development, said. “Building and maintaining professional connections helps with the job search process by identifying professional development opportunities and establishing a mentorship with a seasoned professional in your industry. Even if you are not actively job searching, you should still continue to build connections for those reasons.”

The Breen Center is located in the basement of Mund. Alumni can access the center by emailing breencenter@lvc.edu, calling (717)867-6560, logging onto their Handshake account or stopping by during walk-in hours.

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Faculty advise seniors Faith Ishler ’20 STAFF WRITER As the seniors of Lebanon Valley College anticipate their upcoming graduation, receiving good advice for their next chapter of life can help them feel more confident and motivated as they move on.

The LVC faculty have played important roles in the success of the 2019 class and wishes them all the success in the world. A few of them have important advice that they would like to pass on to this year’s graduating class.

“Regardless of the path a graduate may plan to take after LVC--whether it’s a new career or grad school, for-profit or volunteer work, remain in the USA or travel abroad--organizations are looking for people who can think on their feet and don’t wait around for someone to tell them what to do,” Dr. Treva Clark, assistant chair of the department of business and economics, associate professor of business administration and director of the international business program, said.

“My favorite quotation is from Sir Ken Robinson, a noted British author who said, ‘If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original,’” Clark said. “Trust yourself and your LVC experiences enough to try something new, be original and demonstrate the confidence that comes with a willingness to be wrong sometimes.”

“Never stop learning,” Dr. Noel Hubler, professor of philosophy, said.

“Read, explore new music and visit art galleries. I have learned far more since graduating than I ever did in school.”

“It can be difficult to give universal, generally-applicable advice that doesn’t merely retrace platitudes or maxims, so I try not to be too full of it,” Dr. Robert Machado, interim chair of the English department and assistant professor of English, said.

“But I can say, try to be conscious of the value of doing nothing, of what happens and can happen when you’re just lying there, or walking along or staring off,” Machado said.

“Increasingly, that part of life seems to be filling with swipes, screens, work, going-and-doing, even with anxiety over nothing. The other day, while standing outside in the early morning cold holding my little boy, he pressed his cheek against mine and looked out at the sky, saying nothing, for over a minute. It was a long wonderful minute of nothing.

And not just because I’m a sucker for a little creature who likes me, sometimes. Things happen in the space between. So, I advise against allowing it to be taken or lost.”

“I’d urge them to go to the Breen Center if they haven’t done so already,” Dr. Gary Grieve-Carlson, professor of English, said. ”And if you don’t know what you want to do with the rest of your life, don’t stress about that. Lots of people your age don’t know. Keep an open mind, seek out opportunities and try to give yourself multiple options.”

“A new chapter will not always go exactly how you expect,” Jaime Fettrow-Alderfer, instructor in English and advisor of La Vie Collegienne, said. “However, it might be even better. Keep in touch with your professors, who knows when we might be able to help.”

These faculty members have offered their best advice for the senior’s future after LVC and they hope that it will be useful for them. No matter what the class of 2019 has in store for the future, the faculty at LVC wishes the graduates the very best.

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“In 10 years

Josleene Marti | Digital Communications ... own my own business and have 3 dogs.

Kira Pushart| Physical Therapy ... be practicing physical therapy in a rehabilitation hospital or outpatient center with a specialty in neurology.

Kayla Aponte | Exercise Science ... be a physician assistant building my log cabin house .

Shayla Aponte| Digital Communications ... own my own ad agency.

Victoria Yohe | Biology ... be working as an Obstetrician or Pediatrician at a private practice.

Megan Shaner | Physical Therapy ... be working in an outpatient physical therapy clinic with or at an acute rehab hospital. I also hope to be starting a family.

Hannah Trimmer | Sociology ... be making memories with a family of my own and pursuing a career as a social worker.

Katelyn Wilt | Early Childhood Education ... have a well-established, highly-reputable teaching career in a school that I love and have earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction.

Lexi Shriner | Digital Communications ... be working in graphic and web design at a job that I look forward to every day.

Edward Denver | Digital Communications ...have a successful career where I am a manager or in charge of a few people.

I also hope to have a family and be living in a nice suburb.

Tyler Hodges | Economics ...be in an NFL front office in the data analytics department.

Ryan Johnson | Early Childhood and Special Education ... be married with one kid, teaching special education and pursuing my doctorate in education.

Courtney Mengel | Art & Visual Culture and English ...have my Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance Art. Samantha Lash | Exercise Science ... be working as a nurse practitioner, coming home to my four dogs and finishing my goal of visiting all of the MLB ballparks!

Erika Gregory | Exercise Science ... have a great job, living with my wonderful husband, three dogs and two beautiful curly-headed children and still be the cool mom.

Makenzie Kelley | Early Childhood and Special Education ... be teaching elementary or middle school special education or regular education.

Bret Hertzog | Business Administration ... be living in Hanover, Pa, being a real estate appraiser and coaching football.

Ashley Snader | Business Administration ... own my own business and build a custom kayak to take my dogs on adventures.

Olivia Ward | Accounting ... be working as an accountant with a focus of non-profits during the week.

Michael Dueck | Athletic Training ...be working in sports medicine and looking to start my own business meanwhile raising up a family that mirrors Christ.

Kristen Kelsall | ACS Chemistry ...be a polymer chemist with a PhD! Austin Maguire | Early Childhood and Special Education ...be a tenured teacher in a wonderful school district.

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I will ...”

Caitlyn Berdel | Early Childhood and Special Education ...be a teacher.

Amber Doran | Actuarial Science and Math ...be a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries.

Bobby Tesoriero | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ...be a synthetic biologist.

Rachel Foster | Economics ...be financially stable and have a family, plus a dog or two.

Heather Riutzel | Psychology and Art & Visual Culture ...be happily married with a child on the way. I will also have a career and community that I am proud of and very involved with.

Shilesky Montalvo-Cruz | English ...be in the Marines and practicing law, maybe with a child.

Jolie Winemiller | Applied History ...be looking forward to the next ten years.

Eryn Somers | Early Childhood and Special Education ...be a second grade teacher in either PA or a surrounding state.

Jake Williams | Early Childhood and Special Education ...obtain a masters in education and I hope that I would make an impact on each and every student that has walked through my door.

Josh Willey | Physical Therapy ...be an established and respected Physical Therapist with a young family.

Erin Koons | Accounting and Business Administration ...be a manager in an accounting department and to be a licensed CPA. Josh Marcelli | Business Administration ...be working in some sort of business setting in either sales or marketing.

Ryan Showalter | Physical Therapy ...be a successful physical therapist and starting a family.

Ivonne Mbugua | Biology ...be a mother of five children, part of the PTA and a doctor.

Brianna Metsger | English and Creative Writing ... an editor with a bunch of dogs.

Laura Ciuchta| Physical Therapy ...be working as a physical therapist.

Cassandra Barrett | English ...have Philadelphia Eagles season tickets.

David Herbst | Economics ...be a financial advisor in either the central PA of Philly areas while also paying a lot of amateur golf tournaments of playing golf professionally somewhere.

Troy Hunter | Business Administration ...be able to provide for myself and possibly a family. I also hope to have a job that brings me enjoyment and to live life to the fullest.

Katie Goldsmith | Business Administration ...be working for a luxury fashion brand. My goal is to have a role as a director within the marketing or sales department.

Melanie Phifer | Global Studies ...not be living in the U.S anymore.

Tregg Liebel | Business Administration ...have a job related to my major that provides many advancement opportunities.

Logan Stover | Politics ...be in Washington D.C. crafting effective public policy that serves every citizen’s best interest.

Alexa Bash | Digital Communications ...be working at my job but would like to be given a big promotion along the way.

Rachel Duong | English and Spanish ...be working on my first film.

Cooper Fiadino| Early Childhood and Special Education ...hope to be having a successful career as a special educator in South Jersey.

Bryan Hovanec| Exercise Science ...like to be a Doctor of Physical Therapy, have started my own practice and be married to my fiancée!

Brad Nolan | Neuroscience ...be living it up in Florida with Travis Acker still paying off our student loans with tuna and sailfish, all while I study Acker’s brain to figure out how it works!

Emma Longenecker| Psychology ...want to not be in crippling debt and be working as a clinical psychologist.

Travis Acker| Psychology ...be living it up in Florida with Brad Nolan still paying off our student loans with tuna and sailfish!

TJ Sneath | Business Administration ...hope to have two kids and be living on the west coast.

John Wendling | Criminal Justice ...be working at my job but would like to be given a big promotion along the way.

Brett Johnson| Business ... be applying information and lessons learned from inside and outside the classroom to my daily life.

Brooke Stauffer | Business Administration …be less stressed than I am today.

Travis Hall| Business, Communications & Marketing ...hope to look back and know that I’ve pursued every opportunity with passion and conviction.

Kayla Hodecker| Psychology ...hope to have my own psychology clinic open.

Ryan Gilroy| Digital Communications ...hope to become a photojournalist in the NHL.

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Mengel to start M.A. abroad

Raeann Walquist ’20 STAFF WRITER With days left in the semester, Lebanon Valley College’s very own Courtney Mengel is finalizing the details for her post-graduation plans. After graduation, Mengel plans to study Italian Renaissance Art through Syracuse University in Florence, Italy.

The program is the oldest M.A. for art history in the United States.

Mengel will spend two-thirds of her time in the program in Italy doing extensive research on a topic of her choice. She will then be responsible for presenting her work at an annual symposium in Florence.

The program will also help to prepare her for life after grad school regardless of whether she chooses to get her Ph.D. or go straight into the workforce. This way, she can keep her options open.

“I have two different plans for after graduate school,” Mengel said. “One of which is to work in a museum, preferably in a city. New York City would definitely be my top choice.

My other plan would be to continue furthering my education and work toward my Ph. D. immediately after

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getting my M.A.” While she is thrilled to have been accepted to the program, Mengel admits that the application process for the program was a lengthy one.

“My application consisted of a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, a substantial sample essay, GRE scores and my unofficial transcripts,” Mengel said.

“Editing took about a month alone. I have somewhere around 11 different drafts saved on my laptop.”

Additionally, Mengel is appreciative of her time at LVC and is proud

of how far she has come since the start of her higher education career.

The flexibility of her majors, art & visual culture and English, have allowed to her take courses that she was interested in while also studying abroad in Perugia, Italy, at the Umbra Institute in the spring of 2018, and working at the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery.

“Because the art & visual culture major is flexible, I enrolled in both studio art and art history courses, combining my two passions together while earning my Bachelor of Arts

Malloy receives entrepreneurship fellowship shayla Aponte ’19 STAFF WRITER Most seniors started to accept jobs or graduate programs this past semester; for one senior, she’s chosen a different route post-graduation.

Devon Malloy, a senior global studies and digital communications dual major, was offered a fellowship with Venture for America. She has shown her entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills throughout her time at LVC and wanted to work for a startup to get more hands-on experience.

“After LVC, I’ll be working at a startup in Venture for America’s network in an emerging city,” Malloy said. “I’m hoping to be in Detroit.”

Venture for America is a fellowship for recent graduates who want to learn how to build a business while making an impact. Venture for America fellows receive training, join a startup and work for two years at one of its hundreds of partner companies.

“I learned about VFA while I was visiting a friend in Detroit last summer,” Malloy said. “My friend had gotten to know some of the 2018 fellows and interns, and so I spent some time around them during their Training Camp while I was there.”

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After the stressful four-phase application process, Malloy believes it was all worth it in the end. Only about 10 percent of people who fill out the initial online application are admitted as fellows. The company has helped Malloy in successful résumé building, finding the right startup and what kind of information to include in a bio.

“One of the most useful things I learned was to always quantify your impact—include how many deals you closed during an internship, how many interactions your social media posts received, etc.,” Malloy said.

Malloy will be looking at social-entrepreneurship companies in Detroit where she can join a team as a

designer or project manager. She also encourages other students who want to be a part of a startup or have an entrepreneurial spirit to consider applying for the fellowship as seniors.

“If you’re someone who believes in VFA’s mission and wants to make a positive impact in a growing city, definitely put yourself out there and apply,” Malloy said. “The VFA application process was intense, don’t get me wrong, but the whole thing also felt very natural and much less stressful than my other applications.”

For more information on the Venture of America’s fellowship program visit www.ventureforamerica.org.

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It was these experiences that led up to her decision to apply to the Syracuse University Florence Graduate Program in Italian Renaissance Art. “I believe I have had a unique experience at Lebanon Valley College,” Mengel said. “I may not have known it at the time, but looking back, I see that everything I have done during my four years here has led me to this point in my life.”

Mengel encourages current students who are interested in studying abroad or attending grad school to use their professors and faculty members as a resource.

“The professors I reached out to at Lebanon Valley College were extremely helpful throughout my entire application process, so take advantage of them because they will always be there for you,” Mengel said.

During her time at LVC, Mengel served as a staff writer for La Vie Collegienne, Vice President of Kappa Pi Art Honor Society and Co-President of Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society.

FEATURE Busy Beaver becomes biochemist Cassandra Barrett ’19 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF After the completion of an unforgettable research internship at the University of Utah last summer, one senior biochemistry and enviromental science double major prepares to fly across the country again, this time to begin a Ph.D. program.

Kevin Beaver has been involved in nearly everything he could think of at The Valley. As a member of the men’s lacrosse team, a peer mentor, Student Government member, Valley Ambassador, study pod leader and biochemistry research participant, Beaver now wonders when he ever had time to sleep.

“If I could go back, I think I would want to take a little bit off my plate,” Beaver said. “The problem is I don’t know what I would sacrifice. Probably nothing. I think it just speaks to the essence of LVC where people are understanding that you have lab,

a lacrosse game and a meeting for Student Government all at the same time.”

Beaver credits LVC’s research programs for impacting his life the most as an undergraduate student. After graduating high school, Beaver participated in the Research First summer experience and was thrust into the intensity of research at the collegiate level. In addition to the excellence of the research program Beaver has had the privilege to be a part of, he is especially grateful for the mentorship he’s received.

Although he recognizes the tremendous impact each of his advisers and professors has had on his life, Beaver notes that one person in particular has helped him discover and become passionate about exactly what he wants to do post-grad.

“Dr. Rasmussen as a mentor has easily had the biggest impact on my life out of everyone at LVC,” Beaver said. “There is just something inde-

Flying Dutchman

scribable of having someone like Dr. R that I can go to, who meets with me not because she has to, but because she wants to. To have someone invested in not just my studies at LVC but also my career and the rest of my life. I certainly would not have found Utah if it wasn’t for her.”

In terms of what Beaver will be doing after the completion of his Ph.D. program, he isn’t completely sure.

Beaver hopes to figure this out during the four to five years that the program takes to finish. However, he currently thinks he’d like to become a professor and run his own research lab.

While Beaver has new experiences on the horizon after graduation, he knows that he will miss the time spent at LVC and the memories he made as a Dutchman. Beaver says that Homecoming 2018 stands out as one of his favorite memories of The Valley.

“Between beating the alumni, and my brother Jeremy Beaver ’16, in our alumni lacrosse game, applying my

Huntre Keip ’20 ASSISTANT EDITOR

With graduation quickly approaching, seniors across campus are aggressively working to secure employment before they take their walk across the stage; Emma Longenecker, however, already knows she is headed to the sky.

Longenecker, a native of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, will be picking up a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology come May 11, but it isn’t a psychology clinic she will be joining after graduation. The four-year soccer student-athlete will instead join Republic Airline—a partner of American Airlines, Delta and United—as a flight attendant.

“For a while now, I’ve really wanted to spend a year or two as a flight attendant so that I can broaden my horizons and experience more of the world before I find a job in my field,” Longenecker said. “Being able to interact with people from all walks of life is something that appeals to me both as a person and as a psych major, and the lure of enjoying new cities on my off days didn’t hurt either.”

Longenecker is set to begin a threeweek-long training on May 28, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Afterward, she is hoping to be stationed in New Jersey so that her home base is close to family.

“It would be the best of both worlds if I’m able to remain close to home

One LVC graduate will begin her career in the Governor’s office.

Rachel Reznick, a senior politics major, will be a correspondence specialist for Governor Tom Wolf in Harrisburg.

Reznick started in the state’s capital during the fall semester serving as an intern in the Office of Constituent Services. She was asked to return part-time during the spring semester.

During this time, an employee holding this certain position moved to a different one. Knowing Reznick was graduating in May, the office offered her the position.

“I am excited to be able to work with the individuals in the Correspondence Office that I have gotten to know over the past two semesters,” Reznick said.

Her duties will include writing letters to constituents and legislatures on the governor’s behalf and sorting through mail and documents the governor receives.

“My new job is exciting because I will face different challenges daily,” Reznick said. “There can be a new issue every day and we need to be ready to respond.”

Entering LVC, Reznick never received a B until her freshman year in POL-101. She was so upset, she contemplated changing majors, but she kept her faith and moved forward.

She learned how to test her limita-

while also taking trips to places I’ve never been,” Longenecker said. “If I had to choose one place I’m looking forward to traveling most, it would be South America. I’ve always wanted the chance to be immersed in their culture, and this job offers me the opportunity to do just that.”

Though she is eager to get to Indianapolis and start this new chapter, Longenecker took time to acknowledge the institution that has changed her life over the past four years.

“I wouldn’t be the same person I am today if it weren’t for my time here at LVC,” Longenecker said. “I will keep the friends I’ve made and the memories I have for the rest of my life, and each experience played a part in molding my character. I have so much to be thankful for as I near graduation, and my time as a Dutchman is certainly one of them.”

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biochemistry stuff to brewing the Dutchmen Ale and being chosen as Homecoming King, it was honestly an unforgettable weekend,” Beaver said.

“I still see pictures pop up sometimes that just take me back.”

Beaver can’t wait to attend the Homecoming festivities as an alumnus and take down the 2019-2020 men’s lacrosse team in the alumni game. He also looks forward to tasting the new Flying Dutchmen Ale and handing down the King’s crown.

As much as Beaver has been impacted by his collegiate experiences, Beaver in turn has impacted LVC in countless ways, as Rasmussen notes.

“I have loved having Kevin as a member of my research group,” Rasmussen said. “He is hard-working but keeps the lab atmosphere fun. I will miss him after he graduates but I know he will go on to do great things as a graduate student.”

Harrisburg welcomes Reznick

TRAVIS HALL ’19 STAFF WRITER

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Photo provided by: Rachel Reznick

tions and when to ask for help.

Reznick also credits the politics department for leading her in this direction through the curriculum and the department’s individual support.

“I cannot thank Dr. Johnson, Dr. Dolan and Dr. Benesch enough for the time they put in to help me in the application process and supporting my goals,” Reznick said.

Reznick offers advice for underclassmen searching for an out-of-theclassroom experience.

“Do not lose yourself along the way,” Reznick said. “It can be stressful, but being personable is the key for success.”

During her time at LVC, Reznick studied abroad at Maastricht University in the Netherlands during the summer of 2017 and was captain of the Ultimate Frisbee Club.

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Nolan’s next chapter TRAVIS HALL ’19 STAFF WRITER Four years after his arrival in Annville, LVC student-athlete and neuroscience major, Brad Nolan, has carved a path his younger self may have never thought possible.

The Bridgeton, Missouri native knew early in his college career that he was going to pursue a master’s degree after graduation, so the end of his senior season as a defenseman for the men’s ice hockey team was seemingly the conclusion of his time in competitive hockey. However, the Carolina Thunderbirds of the Federal Hockey League saw potential in the former ECAC West Second Team All-Star.

After joining the Thunderbirds, Nolan amassed 13 assists and a plus13 rating in 16 regular season games to help propel the professional team to the top spot in the FHL. They’ve since won the Commissioner’s Cup as champions of the league. When asked about continuing his career, Nolan expressed his passion for the game.

“It’s been a lot of fun and a lot of hard work,” Nolan said. “Hockey is one of those sports that is nearly impossible to give up. You see guys playing

“I had ideas that I wanted to go to graduate school and keep studying neuroscience and get in on new and exciting research, but I had no clue as to where that would be,” Nolan said.

“I have always wanted to go to Europe since I have never been, so one thing led to another and I found the University of Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. My Photo by: Brad Nolan

until they’re 40 because they love the game so much.”

With graduate school still on the horizon, however, the 25-year-old realized another opportunity to win a competitive championship likely won’t present itself.

“Winning this championship was awesome,” Nolan said. “On many occasions, I have come very close in my hockey career to winning a championship. So, not only did I get the chance to continue playing hockey after my college career had ended, but winning this championship made it the perfect way to go out.”

As Nolan and the Thunderbirds

heightened their pursuit of the Commissioner’s Cup, his teammates in Annville grew more excited for him with each victory.

“All the boys were watching and supporting his journey since the day he left,” Brett Johnson, senior forward and assistant captain, said. “He was such an important part of this team for four years, it’s only appropriate he put on a great performance at the next level.”

Surprisingly, though, the second half of 2019 may be the more interesting for Nolan. His search for the right graduate program led him across the Atlantic.

master’s degree will be in brain and cognition, so I will basically be continuing to study and research in the neuroscience field, but in a more technologically-focused manner.”

Nolan has always been known among his teammates and peers as one of the brightest in any room he’s in, so this opportunity, just like the one in Carolina, is well deserved. There is so much to be excited about in the next several months for the soon-tobe graduate, but Nolan has one aspect of the expedition in particular that he is looking forward to.

Student-athlete standouts Cassandra Barrett ’19 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lebanon Valley College will graduate 337 students during its 150th commencement ceremony. Among the graduating class of 2019 are some talented and accomplished studentathletes who have shattered program records, won awards and reached impressive milestones throughout their collegiate careers at The Valley.

Riley Katshir, Men’s Soccer Riley Katshir, an exercise science major, was named to the 2018 All-MAC Commonwealth Team as a SecondTeam pick. This was his third time receiving this honor as he was named to the First-Team his sophomore year and to the Second-Team as a junior.

Tasia Dennis and Victoria ByDeLey, Field Hockey Tasia Dennis, a physical therapy major, and Victoria ByDeLey, an athletic training major, both were named to the 2018 All-MAC Commonwealth Team as Second-Team selections.

Julianna Ross, Cross Country Physical therapy major Juliana Ross

was a top thirty finisher at the 2018 tion major, was named to the United MAC Championships and was named Collegiate Hockey Conference First a MAC All-Conference awardee.

Team. He was also named the 20182019 Middle Atlantic Conference PlayJessica Attieh and Alyssa Diffender- er of the Year and was selected as a fer, Indoor Track MAC First-Team pick for two consecuJessica Attieh, a physical therapy ma- tive years. jor, placed first in the high jump at the 2019 All-Atlantic Region Indoor Track David Herbst, Men’s Golf & Field Championships and recorded David Herbst, an economics major, the second-best mark in Dutchmen was named to the All-MAC Commonhistory. Alyssa Diffenderfer, an exer- wealth Team as a First-Team pick cise science major, holds the school during the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 record in the 60-meter dash and fin- seasons. He is also a six-time MAC ished third at the 2019 All-Atlantic Commonwealth Golfer of the Week.

Region Indoor Track & Field Championships. Both were named to the UST- Lexi Windsor, Softball FCCA Mideast All-Region Team.

Neuroscience major Lexi Windsor was named to the NFCA All-East Region Anne Lehr, Women’s Basketball Second-Team in 2017 and was also Anne Lehr, a physical therapy major, named an ECAC South First-Team Allwas named to the 2018-19 Middle At- Star. In the same year, Windsor was lantic Conference All-Women’s Basket- named to the MAC Commonwealth ball Team as a Second-Team selection. All-Conference First-Team and was a She averaged 13 points per game, led two-time MAC Commonwealth Player the Dutchmen with 109 assists and 68 of the Week. She was also dubbed an steals and averaged 35.8 minutes per ECAC Player of the Week during her game, the highest in the MAC. sophomore season and was named the 2017 Program MVP. Brett Johnson, Men’s Ice Hockey Brett Johnson, a business administra- Makenzie Kelley, Women’s Lacrosse

Makenzie Kelley, an early childhood education and special education dual major, was named to the All-MAC Commonwealth First-Team during her sophomore and junior years. She was also named to the IWLCA All-Metro Region Second-Team and The MAC Spring Academic All-MAC Team in 2018.

Kevin Beaver, Men’s Lacrosse Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Environmental Science double major Kevin Beaver was named a Middle Atlantic Conference’s Men’s Lacrosse Senior Scholar-Athlete, the MAC’s highest individual honor. Additionally, Beaver is the third athlete in program history to score 100 goals. Beaver was named to the MAC Commonwealth All-Conference Second-Team as well as to the MAC Spring Academic All-MAC Team in 2018. He was also dubbed an ECAC South Offensive Player of the Week and a MAC Commonwealth Offensive Player of the Week. Beaver has been named to the MAC Academic Honor Roll for four consecutive years.